Priceline Hotel: 4* NYC (ESB) Affinia Dumont

[Seattle]

Need some fast help for a quick and unexpected trip to the city. I don't like going this time of year, pricing is at a premium. Used PRICELINE links from BB to go as high as $225 for Mid-town East, West, Central Park South and Times Square. Was at 4* in each case. Would take 3.5* in Mid-town East as my preferred location.

Any suggestions and fast help?

thx

Seattle

[AaronJB]

Good afternoon.

I'm seeing a 3* suite property in MTE on HOTWIRE - which would likely be the Beekman Tower - for $175. While not a 3.5*, this is a well-reviewed property with larger rooms. Given that HOTWIRE is showing a 4* in MTE for $259, I'm a little surprised that a 4* bid for $225 wasn't accepted. I don't think you're far off from an accepted bid for a 4* in MTE - $240 may be accepted. $215-225 is likely a reasonable bid for a 3.5*.

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchase.

[Seattle]

Thanks...I ended up paying $230 for the Affinia Dumont Hotel. Rack rate was $382 I think. Not a great deal, and I should have used your hotwire recommendation. The only great news; I used the PRICELINE links from BB. Thanks for the guidance, and I'll try to be more patient nex

t time.

[AaronJB]

Thank you for using the site's PRICELINE link - this is certainly a solid deal for one of the most well-reviewed hotels in the city during a busy time period. Can you confirm the star rating?

Enjoy your stay.

[Seattle]

Receive word this morning of the requirement to get to NYC for a Weds - Friday trip. I hate going at this time of year because of the competition for rooms.

I Used PRICELINE links from BB to go as high as $225 for Mid-town East, West, Central Park South and Times Square. Was at 4* in each case. I posted to the board for help and should have waited....the hotwire recommendation would have been better. I instead went and added Empire State Area and ended-up with the Affinia Dumont. I didn't move to 3.5*, (promise I didn't), so that must mean the Affinia moved up a half-star.

Anyway, closest rack rate on the hotel web site is $382, so while I'm not thrilled, I'll simply be satisfied, and thank Better Bidding for the attempted guidance, (I'll be more patient next time), and for all the years of great assistance that has saved me much.

Best,

Seattle

[AaronJB]

Thanks for letting us know about the change in star rating.